Leil Selichot 4019 / סליחות 7779
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7779 occurs after nightfall on .
Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 4016 | 25 Elul 7776 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4017 | 25 Elul 7777 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4018 | 21 Elul 7778 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4019 | 21 Elul 7779 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4020 | 25 Elul 7780 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4021 | 21 Elul 7781 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4022 | 21 Elul 7782 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4023 | 23 Elul 7783 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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